It’s hard to believe children in our very own community go hungry, but it’s a reality faced by children every day.
Food4Kids provides packages of healthy food for kids aged 4-13 years with limited or no access to food each weekend.
The food packages are assembled by volunteers and delivered to schools each Friday to ensure children have nourishment over the weekend.
The worsening economy, job loss, working poor, illness, mental health, marriage breakdown or those fleeing their home country to seek safe refuge in Canada, are some of the reasons parents turn to Food4Kids for support.
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Did you know that our ENTIRE weekly packing station will be moved to Deerhurst Resort on the morning of our Breakfast Gala?
This means our guests will have the opportunity to pack a bag for a child in our program! Lead (and refilled) by our fabulous volunteers on site, your hands will be directly impacting the life of a child in Muskoka.
We have 35 tickets left and can be purchased individually or as a table of 10! We would love to see you there!
Wed. Nov. 12
Deerhurst’s Resort
Doors Open: 7am
Event Runs: 8-10am
Tickets can be purchased online:
www.food4kidsmuskoka.ca
We are incredibly grateful to Sophie Goutos for the many ways she has supported Food4Kids Muskoka as she is not just a fabulous supporter and volunteer but a dear friend to our team!
As our Board Secretary, Sophie brought organization, insight, and thoughtful leadership that helped guide us through these early years.
Beyond her work taking detailed notes, she generously gave her time volunteering to pack countless bags, always showing her passion for ensuring kids in Muskoka have the nutrition they need to thrive.
We wish Sophie the absolute best in the next chapter of her life which will be a beautiful one!
@sophiegoutos
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The team at @algonquindigital have been busy putting together a deeply emotional and impactful video to share at the Breakfast Gala…we have cried thrice.
Get your tickets today and share in a super fun event, our best yet!
Tickets can be found on our website: www.food4kidsmuskoka.ca
Michelle from @muskokatailwalker isn’t just passionate about giving dogs their best day ever on the WAGGIN’ WAGON school bus you see driving around town, but she is also one of the kindest and most generous people in Muskoka.
Michelle is both a monthly donor and a volunteer with Food4Kids Muskoka and recently put together the cutest fundraiser ever.
Just a couple weeks ago, she hosted a Lab Day on the bus which included picking up your pup, going for a super fun group hike, and bringing your pup home. All pup parents gave a donation and Michelle was able to send us a huge total of $725 which will go directly towards our program.
Thank you so much, Michelle, puppies and your wonderful parents for this huge contribution!!
Don’t forget to follow @muskokatailwalker 🐾
#dogbus #wagginwagon #food4kids #food4kidsmuskoka
These photos are from last year’s BREAKFAST GALA and you can see all the smiles!
THIS YEAR we have added more FUN like AI Photo Booths, a 360 Camera and a LIVE food packing station so you can actively pack the bags that will be delivered to schools 🥹
We are 45% SOLD OUT so far and are still selling tables which you can book on our website: www.food4kidsmuskoka.ca
Your IMPACT is great and we can’t wait to see you there!
Date: Wed. Nov. 12
Doors Open: 7am
Event: 8-10am
📷 @algonquindigital
#breakfastgala #food4kids #food4kidsmuskoka #weekendswithouthunger
🥰 We are so grateful to Stella Keay for the passion and energy she has brought to Food4Kids Muskoka as a valued member of our Board of Directors.
Beyond her thoughtful leadership, Stella has given countless hours volunteering to pack bags, ensuring local children have the nutrition they need each weekend to learn, grow, and thrive.
As she embarks on an exciting new chapter with a big move ahead, we want to thank Stella for her advocacy, insight, and unwavering commitment to our mission.
Her dedication both at the board table and behind the scenes has made a lasting impact. While we will miss her presence here in Muskoka, we know she will continue to make a difference wherever she goes. Stella leaves with our gratitude, admiration, and warmest wishes for all that lies ahead. 💜
@stellakeay_
⭐️ Food4Kids Muskoka⭐️ invites you to our 3rd Annual Breakfast Gala at Deerhurst Resort!
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, November 12—doors open at 7 a.m., with the event running 8 to 10 a.m.
Enjoy a delicious breakfast and this year—with more time to mingle and have fun with interactive elements like a food packing station. 🍎 YES you can help us pack bags that will go directly into the backpacks of kids in our program!
Every ticket addresses food insecurity right here in Muskoka. We sold out last year, so get your tickets today at www.food4kidsmuskoka.ca.
We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Michelle Petterson as she transitions from her role as Chair of the Board for Food4Kids Muskoka, leaving behind a legacy of compassion and community impact.
As a life-long Muskoka resident and a Mom, Michelle’s passion for kids in her community is evident in her long-standing involvement with various children’s programs and initiatives.
Her thoughtfulness, lighthearted attitude, and love for our community have left a lasting mark on Food4Kids Muskoka and the families we serve.
While we are sad to see her step away from the board, we celebrate the many contributions she has made and the strong foundation she helped create.
Michelle’s passion for Muskoka and her dedication to helping others will continue to inspire us as we move forward. We wish her all the very best in this next chapter and are so grateful that she has been such an important part of our story.
@michellepettersonrealtor
🌟 Celebrating Creativity! 🌟
We are thrilled to announce the 2025/26 Food4Kids Muskoka Summer Design Challenge Winner: Kate Ramsey, age 11! 🎉
Kate’s design captured our hearts with its bright, joyful spirit and inspiring creativity. Her artwork will proudly appear alongside the Food4Kids Muskoka logo throughout the 2025/26 school year — spreading joy and reminding us all of the power of kids helping kids. 💛
A huge congratulations to Kate for sharing her talent with our community, and thank you to every young artist who took part in this year’s challenge. Your creativity continues to inspire us and bring colour to our mission of ensuring no child in Muskoka goes hungry.
👏 Let’s give Kate a big round of applause in the comments and you will all get to celebrate her IN PERSON at the Breakfast Gala!!
@elginwinter
